2009 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · RY02 CAD
2009 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 165,103 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY02 CAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 165,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY02 CAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A5 (RY02 CAD) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
RY02 CAD Mileage History
- 06/11/2023154,636 mi
- 05/11/2024159,517 mi+4,881 mi
- 21/10/2025164,803 mi+5,286 mi
- 26/01/2026165,094 mi+291 mi
- 06/02/2026165,103 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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